Paleo Inspired Meaty Chili

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Anyone who knows me knows I am a big fan of chili. I could eat it once a week, actually I do. Something about chili in the fall and winter time that warms the soul and the bones. I especially love thick, meaty chili with a healthy helping of beans. Anything less and it just isn't chili. Or so I thought.

The hubs and I are experimenting with the Paleo diet. I decided to peruse a few websites and found a chili recipe that I think I could eat regularly. I decided to go off the beaten path a bit, and wanted to share my recipe with you all.

Ingredients: 

2 lbs. lean ground beef

1 zucchini-chopped

1 medium onion
1 bell pepper-chopped

2 cans tomato

1 can tomato paste

1 can green chiles
1 cup of beef broth
1 packet of chili seasoning
Add water until the consistency you desire

Instructions:
Add the beef to a non-stick skillet & brown
Add the onions & sweat for five minutes & add the bell pepper until soft
Add the canned tomatoes, zucchini, canned green chiles, & tomato paste & stir
Add packet of chili seasoning & stir
Add the cup of broth & add desired amount of water & stir again
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat & simmer for 1 hour

We topped ours with Mexican cheese (not quite 100% Paleo) & it was delicious! I hope you enjoy this recipe as well.